Smoke, tobacco & black currant nose. This is drinking very well. Lots of richness, ripeness & depth, but no excess weight. Dark, brooding fruit & a good structural balance. Doesn't disappoint .
Smoke, tobacco & black currant nose. This is drinking very well. Lots of richness, ripeness & depth, but no excess weight. Dark, brooding fruit & a good structural balance. Doesn't disappoint .
2 people found it helpfulOct 4th, 2014
Taylor had this 10 years ago
Taylor had this 10 years ago
1 person found it helpfulFeb 23rd, 2014
Scott had this 10 years ago
Scott had this 10 years ago
1 person found it helpfulDec 25th, 2013
2011 gsm just getting its groove on. Delish!
2011 gsm just getting its groove on. Delish!
Sep 4th, 2016This is in my top 3 GSMs. Dark berries, white pepper, and gamey aromatics. Palette is big on the Syrah and Mourvèdre, currants, hint of all spice and black olives with pleasantly sharp acid initially that gives way to lingering tannic grip, and miles of yum...
This is in my top 3 GSMs. Dark berries, white pepper, and gamey aromatics. Palette is big on the Syrah and Mourvèdre, currants, hint of all spice and black olives with pleasantly sharp acid initially that gives way to lingering tannic grip, and miles of yum...
Jun 20th, 2016
Bright, juicy, lively still with fresh high toned fruit buttressed with some firm, leathery tannins and earth character.
Bright, juicy, lively still with fresh high toned fruit buttressed with some firm, leathery tannins and earth character.
Sep 14th, 2015Solid cab, holding up well with plenty of life still ahead. Nicely balanced while wearing its generous oak well. Only lacking a bit of density to take it to the next level.
Solid cab, holding up well with plenty of life still ahead. Nicely balanced while wearing its generous oak well. Only lacking a bit of density to take it to the next level.
Aug 15th, 2015
Drinking great. Complex and ready. Excellent.
Drinking great. Complex and ready. Excellent.
Jul 9th, 2015
Obsessed
Nov 17th, 2014
Deep ruby color. Aromas of blackberry, licorice, cocoa, tobacco and graphite. Very smooth, black fruit flavors, excellent acidity and oak finish.
Deep ruby color. Aromas of blackberry, licorice, cocoa, tobacco and graphite. Very smooth, black fruit flavors, excellent acidity and oak finish.
Jun 24th, 2023
Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
